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Hollywood has always been fascinated with larger-than-life figures from all walks of life, which makes it no surprise that biographical films – or biopics – have been an enduring staple of cinema. Whether the focus is on kings, presidents, sports figures or Broadway stars, biopics typically follow a classic rise, fall and redemption paradigm that seeks to capture the essence of their subjects without necessarily adhering to the facts of their lives.